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raidmagic · 11-26-2017, 10:21 PM

I've been looking for one for a while now and finally came across this one. Not crazy about the red wheels but it's a start. I'm pretty excited about it. 1965 It's got a hopped up 6 in it with a 4 barrel and split header to dual exhaust. Sounds pretty sweet. I'll run it around like this for a bit but it will end up with an LS1 I've got one sitting in the shop. It has a 3 on the tree. Anyone know what's involved to swap that to a super t 10? I have one of those laying around too. A 4 speed on the floor would be fun. Anyway here's a shot of it and I'm sure I'll be around asking more questions.

Blue666(2) · 11-26-2017, 10:50 PM

Nice truck!

LostMy65 · 11-26-2017, 10:54 PM

I wish you fun times with it. .

Blue666(2) · 11-26-2017, 11:16 PM

Check your research but the three speed should be the same length as the ST-10. Your speedo cable & the cross member should good. There could be a difference in the type of yoke at the tail shaft.

Cut a hole for your shifter and buy a boot & you'll be have fun with a four on the floor.

Blue666(2) · 11-26-2017, 11:18 PM

This could be helpful. http://www.chevelles.com/forums/33-t...ie-lenght.html

**Captainfab** · 11-27-2017, 12:26 AM

Looks like a nice truck to work with. That T10 will bolt up and hang off of the back of the bellhousing just like the 3 speed does. If your truck still has a bench seat, you will need a shifter stick for a '55-'57 Chevy that has a dogleg in it.

rvrfoot · 11-27-2017, 02:50 PM

Enjoy it.

raidmagic · 11-27-2017, 10:46 PM

Thanks for the info on the trans swap. I'll be doing that soon. Today was my 1 day with a tag on it and able to drive it around. Damn the fuel smell in the cab is unbearable. I don't see any leaks either. Either way I ordered up a tank and am going to relocate it to the rear of the truck and see how that goes. Thanks for the kind words.

TJ's Chevy · 11-27-2017, 11:26 PM

Fuel smell in the cab is common, best cure is a new sending unit gasket and tank filler neck tube. Never had any fumes in my 66 again, but I also converted to a frame tank.

raidmagic · 11-28-2017, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Fuel smell in the cab is common, best cure is a new sending unit gasket and tank filler neck tube. Never had any fumes in my 66 again, but I also converted to a frame tank.

I've ordered up some stuff to covert it should be here in a couple of days. It's so bad you can't be in the truck with the windows up. My old 66 wasn't this bad. At least I don't remember it being bad but that was a lot of years ago.

**dean jendro** · 11-28-2017, 01:45 PM

Nice truck, good find!

Magnimike1 · 12-01-2017, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by raidmagic

I've ordered up some stuff to covert it should be here in a couple of days. It's so bad you can't be in the truck with the windows up. My old 66 wasn't this bad. At least I don't remember it being bad but that was a lot of years ago.

The rubber that connects the tank with the outer filler neck is typically the culprit.

Mathew21 · 12-01-2017, 07:43 PM

Nice looking truck, Congrats!

**DPowers** · 12-01-2017, 08:22 PM

Nice- what wheels you going with?

Richard2112 · 12-01-2017, 08:23 PM

Nice lookin' truck.

61_FL_Apache · 12-01-2017, 08:32 PM

Sweet truck!!

raidmagic · 12-02-2017, 11:06 PM

Thanks everyone. I'm happy with it so far. I had to pull the whole fuel system and tear the carb down for all the trash in them but the new under bad tank will solve that issue.

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Nice- what wheels you going with?

Not sure yet. I have always wanted to put Convo Pro's on a car so I might go with those. Still a way off of putting new wheels on it. The clown wheels will have to do for a bit. I might repaint them though.

yeah_yeah_na · 12-03-2017, 01:33 PM

Let us know how you get on with that fuel smell.

Bomp · 12-03-2017, 02:41 PM

Congrats on the truck.

rvrfoot · 12-03-2017, 06:37 PM

Ask any questions we are here to help.

raidmagic · 12-03-2017, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by yeah_yeah_na

Let us know how you get on with that fuel smell.

I stripped the whole fuel system out of the truck. Ran a new hard line to the rear of the truck. My new under bed tank should be here Wednesday. I'm sure the tank was the cause. Before I removed it it flat hurt to get in the truck. The fumes were terrible. Just going out to the shop now is so much better. I've got the tank sitting on the driveway. I'm going to throw a few gallons and see if it's seeping from the bottom seam or something. I don't know.

rvrfoot · 12-03-2017, 10:33 PM

Dont smoke by it. lol

Hollow65 · 12-04-2017, 02:51 AM

Nice rig

**Android04** · 12-04-2017, 04:40 PM

Nice truck, enjoy.

11-26-2017, 10:21 PM	#1
raidmagic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 426	Finally found my truck. I've been looking for one for a while now and finally came across this one. Not crazy about the red wheels but it's a start. I'm pretty excited about it. 1965 It's got a hopped up 6 in it with a 4 barrel and split header to dual exhaust. Sounds pretty sweet. I'll run it around like this for a bit but it will end up with an LS1 I've got one sitting in the shop. It has a 3 on the tree. Anyone know what's involved to swap that to a super t 10? I have one of those laying around too. A 4 speed on the floor would be fun. Anyway here's a shot of it and I'm sure I'll be around asking more questions.

11-26-2017, 10:50 PM	#2
Blue666(2) Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 300	Re: Finally found my truck. Nice truck!

11-26-2017, 10:54 PM	#3
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Finally found my truck. I wish you fun times with it. . __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

11-26-2017, 11:16 PM	#4
Blue666(2) Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 300	Re: Finally found my truck. Check your research but the three speed should be the same length as the ST-10. Your speedo cable & the cross member should good. There could be a difference in the type of yoke at the tail shaft. Cut a hole for your shifter and buy a boot & you'll be have fun with a four on the floor.

11-26-2017, 11:18 PM	#5
Blue666(2) Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 300	Re: Finally found my truck. This could be helpful. http://www.chevelles.com/forums/33-t...ie-lenght.html

11-27-2017, 12:26 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Finally found my truck. Looks like a nice truck to work with. That T10 will bolt up and hang off of the back of the bellhousing just like the 3 speed does. If your truck still has a bench seat, you will need a shifter stick for a '55-'57 Chevy that has a dogleg in it. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-27-2017, 02:50 PM	#7
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: Finally found my truck. Enjoy it.

11-27-2017, 10:46 PM	#8
raidmagic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 426	Re: Finally found my truck. Thanks for the info on the trans swap. I'll be doing that soon. Today was my 1 day with a tag on it and able to drive it around. Damn the fuel smell in the cab is unbearable. I don't see any leaks either. Either way I ordered up a tank and am going to relocate it to the rear of the truck and see how that goes. Thanks for the kind words.

11-27-2017, 11:26 PM	#9
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Finally found my truck. Fuel smell in the cab is common, best cure is a new sending unit gasket and tank filler neck tube. Never had any fumes in my 66 again, but I also converted to a frame tank. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

11-28-2017, 01:45 PM	#11
dean jendro Old and crusty Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 462	Re: Finally found my truck. Nice truck, good find! __________________ 65 Chevy long wide daily driver - SOLD! 64 Chevy Short Step LS Last edited by dean jendro; 11-28-2017 at 01:45 PM. Reason: spelling

12-01-2017, 07:43 PM	#13
Mathew21 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,192	Re: Finally found my truck. Nice looking truck, Congrats! __________________ It only has original paint once

12-01-2017, 08:22 PM	#14
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: Finally found my truck. Nice- what wheels you going with? __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

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Richard2112 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: South East Ohio Posts: 644	Re: Finally found my truck. Nice lookin' truck.

12-01-2017, 08:32 PM	#16
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Finally found my truck. Sweet truck!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

12-03-2017, 01:33 PM	#18
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